DOVER — St Thomas' Episcopal Church will present “A Festival of Lessons and Carols” by composer John Leavitt on Saturday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. A dessert reception will follow in the parish hall. The event will be performed by the St Thomas' Parish Choir, plus some special guests. Please join us for a wonderful evening of song that includes opportunities for the audience to sing along! St Thomas' Episcopal Church is located at the corner of Locust Street and Hale Street in Downtown Dover. Parking is available in our lot on Locust Street, across from the Dover Public Library. 603-742-3155 www.stdover.org, e-mail: parish.office@stdover.org.

ROCHESTER — On Saturday, Dec. 8, at 6:00 p.m. the Harvest of Praise Church of God located at 17 Heaton Street in Rochester will be having Christmas Desserts & A Movie. They will be serving Christmas Desserts, and Beverages for $5.00 per person. Reservations are required for the desserts only by Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 603 335-1151.

At 7:00 p.m. they be will be having a free showing the feature film Christmas Lodge. The movie is free and open to the public. For more information call the church at 603 335-1151 or on the web at www.harvestofpraisecog.com where you can view the movie trailer.

SOUTH BERWICK -- Christmas in the Country Fair, Saturday, Dec. 8, South Berwick and Wells Christian Church, at 612 Emerys Bridge Road, South Berwick, will hold its annual fair from 8:30 am-2 pm. Known for unique trash and treasures, homemade chocolate-covered cherries, doughnuts (made on the spot), beef stew, homemade beans with hot dogs and homemade pies. Pie for breakfast, too! Bountiful bake table, unique gifts and crafts. Worth the ride. People even come from Massachusetts each year! For more information, 207-384-9882, or 676-2714.

ROCHESTER -- A Journey - Living With Cancer, Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 34 So. Main St., Rochester; Prayer and support ministry for people living with cancer and those who love them. Free. Judy Saddler, 603-969-2114, bassbeagle2@gmail.com, www.firstumcrochester.org/.

PORTSMOUTH -- The Middle Street Baptist Church will present their Seventh Annual Outdoor Live Nativity show December 15 at 3:30, 4:30 or 5:30pm. Each year seems to draw a larger crowd and this year shouldn't be any different. Live animals are hired, people dress as Kings and little Angels spread their wings. The story of Christ's birth is shared with all through sound, lights and drama. This event lures many from surrounding towns and churches to come see the play and sing carols. Each show lasts about 20 minutes and hot coffeeand refreshments areserved for free.

Middle Street Baptist Church is located right at the corners of Middle and Court Street. Come one, come all.

ROCHESTER -- On Saturday December 15, at 2 PM the students of Lighthouse Christian Academy will present the Christmas musical “Let Every Voice Sing Christmas” at the Harvest of Praise Church of God, 17 Heaton St., two blocks east of the Blue Seal Feed off of Portland St. in Rochester. The program is free and open to the public, with a free-will offering being received to benefit the students Spring field trip. Refreshment will be served following the program.

For more information you may call the school at 603 335-1115.

STRATHAM — Cornerstone Baptist Church, 8 Winnicut Road, Stratham, is again hosting its annual Christmas Concert featuring “The Campbells”. This event will be held on Sunday, December 23, at 6 pm. There is no charge for the concert—love offering will be taken. Refreshments will be served immediately following. For further information you can visit our website www.cornerstonebaptistchurch.com or call 603-778-7002.